Nambarrie

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Nambarrie is the brand name of a tea company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, owned by Twinings. It was announced on 10th April 2008 that the Belfast factory is to close.

Founded in 1860^[1], the company began trading in York street, originally as 'Pratt and Montgomery'. However, during wartime bombing in 1941, the company's premises in Tomb street were completely destroyed, reportedly leaving only a horse drawn delivery van intact.

Nambarrie Tea Co. Ltd. now operates delivery depots in Mallusk, Co. Antrim; and Glasgow, being the third biggest brand in Scotland^[2].

In 1998, Nambarrie teamed up with author Geoff Hill to sponsor "The Nambarrie Run: Delhi to Belfast on a Royal Enfield", and repeated the stunt in 2006 with "The Nambarrie Run II: Chile to Alaska on a Triumph". Richard McQuillan, Marketing Executive for Nambarrie said “We are delighted to be involved with Geoff in his latest journey, as the number one tea in Northern Ireland it is great that we can be supportive of our local writing talent."

Nambarrie has also been involved in sponsoring many other charity events, such as The Great Scottish Run in 2002, and raising money for The Maggie's Center, Glasgow's first dedicated cancer care centre^[3].